Listening for the words in a quiet corner of the night. The fiction, poetry, and photography of Jason Evans.

Wednesday, July 16, 2008

Entry #48

The Right Decisionby Pernille Novotni Lidell

The wind is blowing in my hair as I look at the sun setting. I know that it is now or never. My stuff is packed in boxes and I have the most important things in my backpack.

I drive up the road and stop at the red light. I look over my shoulder. Is this going to be the last time I will ever see my hometown? I feel the tears in my eyes. Could it be the wind?

The light turns green, but I am frozen on the spot. Have I made the right decision? Am I out of my mind? I hear horns honk behind me and I start driving again.

I stop at Starbucks for a cup of coffee and a final thought. As I pay for the coffee his picture falls out of my wallet. He smiles at me and I can’t help smiling back. At this moment there is no doubt in my heart. I am leaving home to be with him no matter what it takes.

I drive into the sunset filled with excitement knowing that I might be out of my mind, but at the same time knowing that I am true to my heart.

Have to follow the heart. Very sweet. I wish I had that courage, leave it all and follow my heart. Someday. Thank you for this.

Leaving at sunset - so symbolic and adds to the beauty of it too.

And I like it that this can mean different things too. At first I thought the person she was joining might be deceased. And she was joining him for all eternity. But when she smiled at the picture and talked about following her heart, and I see them both alive...with a happy ever after to follow.